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The Talbot is a "pub with rooms", providing ensuite accommodation which has been awarded a 4* rating, with silver accolade, from VisitBritain. All rooms are non-smoking and have a flatscreen TV with freeview, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities and free, wireless, internet access. We serve superb food from an innovative menu which enables our kitchens to use - at its seasonal best - fresh, local, organic produce where possible. We were awarded the title of "Dorset Dining Pub of the Year" in September 2008 and we were "runners up" in the same category in September 2009. We also have entries in the "Alistair Sawdays " and "Michelin" guides. Situated in the beautiful Dorset countryside between the ancient hilltop town of Shaftesbury and the Georgian town of Blandford with good links to the coast, The Talbot is easy to find in the middle of the pretty village of Iwerne Minster. We are ideally located if you are visiting Clayesmore, Bryanston, St. Marys, Sandroyd, Knighton House or Hanford schools, the Larmer Tree Gardens, Stourhead Gardens or The Dorset Steam Fair. If you enjoy exploring the countryside there are some lovely walks nearby - including a climb to the tops of the hilltop forts of Hod and Hambledon and miles of glorious,open, countryside - which should sharpen your appetite for lunch or dinner. Meals are served in the dining room, the bars or outside on the [heated] terrace.

Welcome to the stunning True Lovers Knot set in the romantic Dorset countryside in the heart of the Tarrant Valley. We have 4 classicaly appointed rooms, all feature en-suite shower room, tea and coffee making facilities, and each can be tailored to suit. We have our amour room, where better to go and propose, or spend your first night as a married couple than in a room called amore in the True Lovers Knot. As we get dozens of couples coming to propose every year we know how to make each stay just right!.

This beautiful listed building with its imposing and elegant Georgian facade has over the past two years been totally restored and renovated now offering contemporary bedrooms and a stunning restaurant serving a modern menu of locally sourced food. The boutique Hotel Grosvenor brings a new level of style and elegance to the county of Dorset. Decorated in striking fashion it provides 16 spacious luxury rooms, an elegant first floor Ballroom for private hire, The Greenhouse Restaurant complete with private dining room, an intimate Drawing room, a Courtyard terrace and the Hotel Bar for a chic and jazzy place to meet. Hotel Grosvenor is situated in the heart of Shaftesbury and sits in a key position overlooking the bustle of the main street with easy access to the shops and sights of the historic Saxon hilltop town.

Short Description Situated on the outskirts of Shaftesbury in it?s own grounds, the hotel is a Georgian ex-monastery. Accommodation Thirty three en suite bedrooms with remote colour televisions, dataports, tea and coffee facilities and hairdryers. Superior rooms have additional facilities including mini bar and trouser press. Food and Drink The award winning Byzant Restaurant offers a variety of English and Continental cuisine whilst the Country bar serves snacks and light meals along with a selection of beers, wines, fine brandies and soft drinks. Local Attractions Shaftesbury?s famous Gold Hill Stourhead House and Gardens Wilton House and Gardens Longleat Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm Museum Stonehenge and Avebury Kingston Lacey South Dorset Heritage Coast Monkey World · Award Winning Restaurant · Indoor Heated Pool · Ample Free Parking · Parking for 100+ cars · Conference Facilities WIFI is avaliable in the hotel at the charges of: £2.00 for 30 minutes, £3.00 for 1 hour, £5.00 for 4 hours (can be used over 2 days), £12.00 for 24 hours (can be used over 5 days)

Breakfast is served between 8.30am and 11.00am for guests staying in the rooms above The Inn. Check - in is between 12.00 Midday and 3.00pm, and 6.00pm - 9.00pm. Brand New Luxury holiday cottage sleeping up to 6 guests on the grounds of a traditional country Inn in a designated area of outstanding natural beauty in the heart of Dorset. Also above the Inn itself are B & B rooms which are ideal for the traveller with a smaller accomodation budget. Situated on the main A354 between Blandford and Salisbury surrounded by some of the finest countryside makes this venue perfect for weekend breaks away, and is ideally positioned for challenging walks. Just 10 minutes away for those more adventurous there is a large Karting track and clay pigeon shooting school, and within a stones throw of the famous Dorset Stour making it ideal for those guests looking a relaxing fishing break.

Situated in the market square of Sturminster Newton. This 18th century coaching inn which has served locals and visitors alike with good food, refreshments and accommodation for hundreds of years. The bar is lively at the weekend, and could be considerd as noisy. Karaoke is held on Bank Holiday Sunday nights, and is popular with visitors as well as locals.The Swan Inn is a traditional lively "pub with rooms" offering a warm welcome and friendly atmosphere. The lounge bar is a popular meeting place for visitors and locals serving a range of hot and cold beverages from 10am Monday to Saturday, 11.30am Sundays, open till midnight Friday and Saturday. There is a verdant patio garden and a quiet "restaurant" area with comfy chairs to relax. The Swan Inn provides a superb range of home cooked meals and freshly prepared snacks. Diners are spoilt for choice from interesting daily specials displayed on th blackboard, which are complemented by a fine selection of ales, lagers, wines, spirits and minerals. Meals are not served on Sunday evenings.

Set on the heart of the Dorset Countryside, within easy reach of Bournemouth, Weymouth, Poole and Swanage. The Fox has 11 individually decorated en-suite bedrooms, equipped to a high standard, with hospitality tray, TV, hairdryer and toiletries. Our Superior rooms are spacious and can be utilised as family rooms. There are two dining areas, The Oak panelled Woodhouse restaurant, and the light and airy garden restaurant. In the summer there is also the dining patio. Our Team use the finest fresh local produce, creating interesting and imaginative menus for the restaurants and bar, offering a wide choice of meat, fish and vegetarian options. Our Sunday Carvery offers a choice of Five roast meats accompanied by an impressive choice of fresh vegetables which gained The Fox a position in the Final of Pub Roast of The Year Competition. The Fox function room is an ideal setting for parties, functions, Weddings, or a business Function, with formal seating for 50 and capacity for 80 Buffet style.

Visit this Dorset gem and you will not be disappointed. Nestling beneath Hambledon Hill, the Saxon Inn is one of the most delightful and picturesque country inns you could ever encounter. Dating back some 300 years, the inn started life as a pub in the 1950s. Now in 2007 the inn has been sympathetically extended and has four sumptuous en-suite letting rooms, the bar and dining areas have lovely old beams, log fires and a warm, inviting ambience created by hosts Peter and Helen Turner. Who have put their experience to excellent use in making the Saxon Inn one of the most appealing pubs for many miles around. Ringwood best and Butcombe Bitter are the regular real ales, joined by changing guests and all kept in tip-top condition - CAMRA Good Beer Guide approved of course. The food is another good reason for a visit here. There is a wide choice of traditional pub dishes featured in the A la Carte menu, supported by a daily specials board reflecting the seasonal choices and availability of fresh fish. The food is locally sourced and predominately home cooked by Helen and her excellent kitchen team. For the lighter appetite and for those in need of a quicker alternative there is a selection of Jacket potatoes and sandwiches. Food is served lunchtime seven days a week and every evening . Theres a separate dining area with a wood-burning stove in an impressive brick hearth.

A large luxurious room avaiable in the heart of rural Dorset. The room is within a private self contained annex and has its own entrance. This is part of a new extension which was completed in April 2008. Tastefully decorated and a high standard of accommodation. Modern, comfortable and clean. Full ensuite facilities. Tea/Coffee within the room. Free Wi-Fi access Large room with 1 x double bed and 1 x single day bed (pull out single bed available underneath). Can sleep up to 4 people within the 1 room. Continental breakfast is included in the price and is pre-prepared within your room. Private seating area available outside. A perfect place to stay for a romantic weekend, or for a family break. Lovely local country pubs in the area. Ideal situation for walks in the countryside or for day trips around Dorset.

The Langton Arms, an attractive 17th century thatched inn, occupies a peaceful spot in the centre of Tarrant Monkton next to the church. Tarrant Monkton is a small thatched Dorset hamlet nestling in the Tarrant Valley, surrounded by some of the most spectacular countryside in England, which has changed little since it was immortalised in the novels of Thomas Hardy at the turn of the century. The Langton Arms is a free house run with true care and offers a fine selection of drinks, including an ever-changing supply of outstanding real ales. The Inn is renowned for its excellent food and offers a wide variety of interesting homemade dishes, including vegetarian meals, at value for money prices. We serve food all day at weekends, in the front bar, from 11.30am to 10.00pm on Saturdays and 12.00pm to 9.00pm on Sundays. We have 10 guest rooms including Taddlestones Cottage. There are six guest rooms built in rustic brick around an attractive courtyard . Plus four rooms in the beautiful neighbouring cottage, Taddlestones. Our rooms are furnished to a high standard and have full en suite bathrooms, colour televisions and tea/coffee making facilities. You may specify at the time of booking whether you require a twin, double or family room. The Langton Arms is so much more than a pub – with award winning menus, excellent accommodation, conference facilities, a civil wedding license and a caring team of staff, it offers the warmest of welcomes.